Now that Spring is upon us heralding the end of the endless winter mist we thought it time to put together a selection of natural wines fit for the Season. Light, bright, fresh, aromatic, sensual: these are the bottles we reach for at this time of year.
A bracingly zippy, palate-cleansing wine that buzzes with tart white grapefruit citrus and softens into the creamy peaks of a lemon meringue pie. Anecdotally described as 'alcoholic lemonade for grown-ups' and for good reason! Find out more.
A blend of just about every white grape variety you'll find in this part of the world, it serves as a great approximation of the style of wine we love the Ardèche for. 'Liquid food' as someone once succinctly put it. Find out more.
Another fabulous small-scale, biodynamically-farmed natural wine from the home soils of England. It's a scene that numbers a dedicated handful of growers that is gaining more momentum with each passing vintage. This pretty field-blend fizz is a great example. Believe! Find out more.
Attention aperitivo lovers - Controcorrente is a modern take on the classic Torino style of vermouth, made with natural wine as its base and infused with various citrus and herb botanicals to aromatic, bittersweet effect. Find out more.
RegionUdine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
GrapesChardonnay & Durella
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites, fortified and infused with natural citrus & botanicals
A wonderfully open and expressive blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin. 2022 had an uncommonly warm and dry growing season, the most generous vintage in recent memory and one which was much needed in these parts. Find out more.
RegionMolamboz, Jura
GrapesChardonnay & Savagnin
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
Reflecting a much cooler and wet growing season, the 2021 Vin Dzi shows delicacy and nuance with distinct minerality sitting alongside notes of citrus and wet stones. Made using a blend of equal parts of Chardonnay and Savagnin from three parcels in Arbois, Molamboz and Montigny-lès-Arsures. Find out more.
RegionMolamboz, Jura
GrapesChardonnay & Savagnin
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
An enchanting wine which lies somewhere in-between the light red & dark rosato world. Light, bright and mineral driven with notes of ripe raspberries and stone fruits which burst on the palate, sitting alongside a bitter, herbal edge and a bloody streak of minerality. Find out more.
RegionUmbria, Italy
GrapesChardonnay & Sangiovese
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
Lucky You is a blend of around 2/3 Sauvignon blanc with 1/3 Chardonnay. The two grapes work together effortlessly, the Sauvignon Blanc bringing beautiful bright fruits while the Chardonnay adds minerality and soft creamy texture. Find out more.
RegionTouraine, Loire, France
GrapesChardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc
VineyardOrganic & Biodynamic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£28.50
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